Shanthi Prakashana releases new Kannada books at Sharjah book fair

Abdul Salam Belma
November 5, 2017

Sharjah, Nov 5: Hundreds of non-resident Kannadigas from across United Arab Emirates have been visiting the outlet of Shanthi Prakashana, a Karnataka based publishing, in Sharjah international book fair which got underway on November 1. The fair will conclude on November 11.

“Shanthi Prakashana is the one and only kannada publisher out of 1650 publishers from around the world participating in this book fair and it’s a really proud moment for every NRI Kannadigas living in and outside UAE,” said Thumbay Moideen, the founder, president and Managing director of Gulf Medical college, Ajman during the inauguration of boot stall.

“Shanthi Prakashana is a value based publishing house. It should grow higher,” said Sarvotthama Shetty, President of Abu Dhabi Kannada Sangha.

In the meantime Mr sarvotham Shetty also released the new title of the book ‘Sneha samvada’. The occasion was also a platform for many book releases. Viceppresident of Bearys cultural forum (BCF), Dubai, Mr M.E Muloor released the title ‘Makkala Tarabeti Hege’. President of Bearys Welfare Forum-Abudhabi Mohammed Ali Uchil released ‘Enne battida Lateenu’ a book by AK Kukkila, the editor of Sanmarga Kannada weekly. Another title ‘Qur’anina Baduku’ was released by the president of Kannada Sangha, Sharjah Mr Sundar Raj Bekal.

“There is no fable in Shanthi’s publications. Mutual understanding between religion will eradicate misunderstanding and promotes space for human values and this is the ultimate goal of Shanthi Prakashana,” said Abdul Salam Uppinangady.

Prominent NRKs such as Arif Shareef, Abdul Qadeer, BCF Dubai vice president Mr Abdul Lateef Mulki, Noel D Almeda from Konkani Saahitya Parishat, Kannada writer Irshad Moodbidri, Noor Ashfak Karkala, Multi biz trading Ismail balehonnuur, Abdul Rasheed V.K, Riyaz C.A Puttur were present as guests of honour.

Convener of Shanthi book stall Abdul Salam Deralakatte recited the verses from holy Quran along with Kannada and English translation and Mr Abdul Khadar Kukkaje compered the programme.

Every year Sharjah government organizes this International Book Fair event in November. Ruler of Sharjah, His Highness Dr. Shaik Sulthan Bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi is a motivational force behind this Exhibition. For the 36th year this book fair was inaugurated and book lovers and literature from all over the world are heading to Sharjah. It was in 1982 this book fair first took place and today it’s ranking 3rd place in the world.

Shanthi Prakashana publishes books on different features Including religious, social, political, economical and cultural themes. Till date it has more than 280 titles. Three mobile literature vans are roaming the streets over Karnataka to spread out the human values and establish atmosphere of unity and brotherhood.

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irshad bairikatte
 - 
Tuesday, 7 Nov 2017

Very good effort by shanthi prakashana publisher. For the succesful sencond year they are placing stall in great sharjah  international book fair.Its really proud moment to all kannadigas.Let this spirit bring other publishers too, to come forward.Hatsoff to shanthi prakashana again for keeping spirit.

Saleem
 - 
Tuesday, 7 Nov 2017

Mr  Siddik, Congratulation.

Salam Bava,Dubai
 - 
Sunday, 5 Nov 2017

We are given to understand that Shanti Prakashana is the only Kannada language stall being present in this world famous exhibition. Indeed a great effort by organizers may this effort bring effective changes in the life of many. Keep the spirit and keep going ,all the best.

ABDUL RASHEED V.K
 - 
Sunday, 5 Nov 2017

It is an excellent opportunities to the kanndigas  in the UAE . Its only one stall for kannada books  in the world  second  biggest international book fairs . we are really  proud moments  to see kannada books here in the bookfair and releasing the new kannada books with honorable personalities of the UAE.

Big collection of books to read and understand different  faiths , culture of the people.

This year they exhibited  not only shantiprakahana  books but other publisher kannada books available in the stall .

The kannadigas all over the UAE are coming to visit stall and buying the books . More Kannada publisher should come forward to participate  and sell the book in the future.

 

Thanks for the costal digest  news team to publishing the above news . It will help people to attract more people to the Sharjah Expo center .

Reader
 - 
Sunday, 5 Nov 2017

wonderful event of shanthi prakashana at sharjah International book fair. the participation of shanthi kannada book stall in the International book fair is timely needed to maintain peace and harmony in the soceity.All the best and thank you for the coverage.

 

 

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Khalil had been admitted to Aster Hospital in Mankhool on Tuesday after experiencing severe leg weakness. Despite the best efforts of the medical team, he succumbed to a double heart attack that worsened his condition, his son Rais Ahmed confirmed.

The news of his passing has sent waves of grief across communities, particularly in his hometown of Bhatkal, Karnataka, where he was a celebrated figure. Tributes have been pouring in on social media, highlighting his significant contributions to international trade, social service, and education.

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